• Gentilly Fest

    Pontchartrain Park 5701 Press Dr., New Orleans, Louisiana

    Gentilly Fest Gentilly Fest will be held October 10-12, 2025. Gentilly Fest is an annual event that brings together the vibrant culture of the Gentilly neighborhood. With a mission to highlight the local music, arts, and strengthen community bonds, the festival aims to foster local economic growth and promote new businesses. This nonprofit, community-focused organization […]

    Free
  • Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

    Lafayette Square 602 Camp St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    The 18th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival brings three days of soulful blues performances, mouth-watering BBQ, and local artistry to the heart of New Orleans. Featuring renowned artists like Devon Allman's Blues Summit, Tab Benoit, and Bobby Rush, this free festival celebrates the rich heritage of blues music and Southern cuisine.  Lafayette Square […]

  • Praise Fest

    Presented by Versatile Entertainment, Praise Fest returns this October 17-19, 2025. Head to Bayou St. John for three days full of hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and soul-touching Gospel music and praise.

    Free
  • The Rock and Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival and beyond

    The Rock & Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival & beyond is a 2-day women’s empowerment festival, at Lafayette Square, in the Central Business District (CBD) of New Orleans, Louisiana produced by Rock & Rouge Foundation, Inc, as a special event each year. We feature All women fronted music, arts & crafts, and food vendors. […]

  • Treme Fall Fest

    St. Augustine Catholic Church 1210 Governor Nicholls St., New Orleans, Louisiana

    The 10th Annual Tremé Fall Festival celebrates the rich culture and history of New Orleans' historic Tremé neighborhood. This cultural celebration features local musicians, food vendors, art displays, and community activities, all while raising funds to support St. Augustine Catholic Church and local cultural organizations.  The festival takes place Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00 […]

    Free
  • Krewe of BOO! (PARADE)

    Once a year the Krewe of BOO! presents its fantastically horrific Halloween parade to turn the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) into the “Boo Carre!” The 2025 parade will roll on October 25, and all are welcome to join the spooky festivities!

    Free
  • Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival

    Louis Armstrong Park 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    If you love brass bands and gumbo – or, better yet, enjoying some delicious gumbo while listening to brass bands playing live in beautiful Louis Armstrong Park – this is […]

    Free
  • Beignet Fest

    New Orleans City Park 4 Friederichs Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    The festival’s menu lineup includes more than 80 menu options with nearly 50 unique takes on beignets including vegan and gluten-free beignets. Standout favorites include crabmeat beignets, praline-stuffed beignets, fried […]

  • Celebration in the Oaks

    Celebration in the Oaks is an annual festivity consistently ranked as one of the best things to do in New Orleans during the holidays. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, […]

  • NOLA ChristmasFest

    New Orleans Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Let the Yuletide Roll! New Orleans’ most beloved indoor, family-friendly holiday attraction returns! NOLA ChristmasFest, invites you into an enchanting winter wonderland. From dazzling holiday displays—featuring a brand-new giant gingerbread […]